Lynn Stern & Jeremy Lang Family
The Lynn Stern & Jeremy Lang Family is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Lynn Stern & Jeremy Lang Family at a glance
In short: Lynn Stern & Jeremy Lang Family gave $66K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $66K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $66,335
- +2111.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $66,335
- +2111.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $66,335
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Lynn Stern & Jeremy Lang Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 101 Central Park West, New York, NY 10023
Phone: (212) 787-4028
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lynn Stern & Jeremy Lang Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Communal Fund ($66K).
Grant Size Distribution
142 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 137 grants of 142 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s reported grant dollars went to recipients in New York in 2025.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Lynn Stern & Jeremy Lang Family gives
- Giving fell 61% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2024) to $690K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $66K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY | General Support | $66,335 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $49,488 | $74,842 | $66,335 | 1 | $74,842 | $2,410 |
| 2024 | $25,354 | $15,089 | $44,586 | $3,000 | 1 | $44,586 | $2,004 |
| 2023 | $54,851 | $50 | $73,014 | $63,000 | 10 | $73,014 | $5,933 |
| 2022 | $127,815 | — | $162,305 | $169,000 | 42 | $174,305 | $25,636 |
| 2021 | $290,120 | $77,474 | $690,100 | $690,000 | 88 | $690,100 | $43,203 |
| 2020 | $902,746 | — | $652,654 | $646,500 | 88 | — | $71,783 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lynn Stern & Jeremy Lang Family reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported one grant totaling $66,335. Its largest and only reported grant that year was $66,335 to Jewish Communal Fund for general support. In 2024, it reported one grant totaling $3,000; in 2023, it reported 10 grants totaling $63,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lynn Stern as director, chairman, and president; Jeremy Lang as director, vice president, secretary, and treasurer; and Nicholas Stern as director and vice president.
Lynn Stern & Jeremy Lang Family is led by Lynn Stern, Director, Chairman & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lynn Stern
Director, Chairman & President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Lang
Director, Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Stern
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Lynn Stern & Jeremy Lang Family
How much does Lynn Stern & Jeremy Lang Family give each year?
Lynn Stern & Jeremy Lang Family gave $66K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3K across 1 grant.
How do I apply for a grant from Lynn Stern & Jeremy Lang Family?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Lynn Stern & Jeremy Lang Family make grants?
The foundation’s reported grant dollars went to recipients in New York in 2025.
How much is Lynn Stern & Jeremy Lang Family required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Lynn Stern & Jeremy Lang Family reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Lynn Stern & Jeremy Lang Family's EIN?
Lynn Stern & Jeremy Lang Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3023745. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Lynn Stern & Jeremy Lang Family accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
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